BOI Filing for Businesses With No Physical Location

The Physical Address Requirement

Despite running a virtual business, you still need a physical address for BOI filing. Here's what you need to know:

Acceptable Addresses

• Home office address
• Virtual office provider
• Registered agent address
• Co-working space
• Mail forwarding service with physical location

Not Acceptable

• P.O. boxes alone
• UPS store boxes
• Virtual mailboxes without physical locations
• General delivery addresses
• Email addresses

Common Business Types Affected

Online Businesses

• E-commerce stores
• Digital service providers
• Online consultants
• Software companies

Remote Companies

• Distributed teams
• Virtual agencies
• Remote service providers
• Digital nomad businesses

Solutions for Address Requirements

Option 1: Home Office

• Must be an actual residence
• Needs to be current
• Should be where business is managed
• Must be complete address

Option 2: Registered Agent

• Professional service
• Physical location provided
• Mail handling included
• Compliance maintenance

Option 3: Virtual Office

• Physical location
• Mail handling
• Meeting space available
• Professional address

Required Information for Filing

Business Address Details

• Complete street address
• Suite/unit number if applicable
• City, state, ZIP
• County location

Supporting Documentation

• Lease agreement or
• Virtual office contract or
• Registered agent service agreement

Privacy Considerations

Protecting Personal Information

• Using registered agent
• Virtual office services
• Business address services
• Mail forwarding options

Balance Requirements

• Meeting BOI requirements
• Maintaining privacy
• Ensuring compliance
• Professional appearance

Special Situations

Multi-State Operations

• Choose primary location
• Document business presence
• Maintain consistency
• Update as needed

International Operations

• U.S. address required
• International owner documentation
• Cross-border considerations
• Compliance requirements

Best Practices

Address Management

• Keep information current
• Maintain documentation
• Monitor mail receipt
• Update as needed

Documentation

• Save service agreements
• Keep address verification
• Maintain current contracts
• Document changes

Filing Tips

Using BOISimply ($129)

• Address verification
• Documentation review
• Compliance check
• Update management

Important Reminders

• Must be legitimate address
• No P.O. boxes alone
• Keep information current
• Update within 30 days of changes

Common Questions

"Can I use my home address?"

Yes, if it's where you actually conduct business

"What about privacy?"

Consider registered agent or virtual office services

"Do I need a lease agreement?"

Not required but helpful for documentation

"What if I move frequently?"

Must update within 30 days of each change

Compliance Checklist

Before Filing:

1. Choose appropriate physical address
2. Gather documentation
3. Verify mail receipt
4. Set up updates system
5. Document arrangements

Next Steps

1. Select address solution
2. Gather required information
3. Prepare documentation
4. Complete BOI filing
5. Set up monitoring

Need help with your virtual business BOI filing? BOISimply can guide you through the process.

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